IRVINGTON, NJ — The home mortgage foreclosure crisis has been a hot topic of discussion throughout New Jersey, including at People’s Organization for Progress meetings, where 2017 New Jersey Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates Steve Wisniewski, Phil Murphy and state Sen. Raymond Lesniak have appeared ahead of the primary election set for Tuesday, June 6. “It […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Freshman Orientation Night at West Orange High School on April 20 drew hundreds of eighth-grade students and their families, who were given the opportunity to find out about sports, clubs, marching band, step teams, theater and more. From the National and World Language Honor Societies, to technology, debate, sound design, Gay […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 10th annual Washington Elementary School “Human Chain” Food Drive delivered a record 1,512 cans and packages of non-perishable items to its next door neighbor, the Holy Trinity-West Orange Food Pantry, on April 21, and their excitement brought with it lots of love and smiles. West Orange Police Officers Chris Jacksic […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board met April 27 and heard William Yarzab, a part-time planning assistant at the New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, who talked about what his organization does and provided educational materials. The meeting attracted a large group, including representatives of the New Jersey Bike and Walk […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — It may strike some as counterintuitive when it comes to the digital native generations, but radio and audio careers remain popular among millennials and Generation Z. The interest is so strong that Seton Hall University’s student-run WSOU 89.5 FM revamped and expanded its mentoring program this academic year. That expansion was […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Maestro Anthony LaGruth and the Livingston Symphony Orchestra will perform their season finale concert Saturday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. The fifth performance in the orchestra’s 2016-2017 season, the concert features their statewide Young Artist Concerto Competition winner, Asher Wulfman of West Orange, in a performance of Mendelssohn’s lyric Violin Concerto, Verdi’s […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — BARDBEATZ, developed by Luna Stage and Valley Arts, is a program to promote creative writing, poetry and “the art of the word.” Luna Stage is a professional equity theater located in The Valley Arts District and member of the NJ Theatre Alliance. BARDBEATZ first annual Poetry Fest is scheduled for Sunday, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Don’t miss an art exhibit, running through May 30, at the Maplewood Grille, 149 Maplewood Ave., of illuminating self-portraits created by graphic art students at Columbia High School. The exhibit will have an opening night celebration Thursday, May 4, beginning at 6 p.m. The event will include a poetry and open-mic reading […]
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Trauma has been the 2017 focus of the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking, and the devastating effects of PTSD along with other health issues will be discussed at an all-day event at the Middlesex County Fire Academy on Friday, May 5. Barbara Amaya was just 12 when she was first trafficked; […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — More than 100 people gathered together in the Town Center Gallery of the Arts Council of Livingston on Sunday, April 23, to view the artworks of more than 30 artists at the gallery’s second show, “Harmony.” Works included paintings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, wearable art and accessories. The “Harmony” exhibit is open Wednesdays […]